English, mid-19th century, the wooden box supports silverplate mounts and is raised on conforming scrolled acanthus feet; all surfaces are covered applied paper panels that appear to be hand-painted, these depicting historical figures in medieval dress.

4 x 10.25 x 5 in.

A very unusual form of decoration.

Some minor allover paint chipping; areas of paper loss and/or lifting along lower borders; the right rear foot is loose; overall good condition and presentable as is.

$300 - 600